Rudy

Rudy came to AAE with two of his buddies in mid-January 2018 from a neglect situation. He's about 23 years old, stands about 16.1 hands, and weighed only about 875 pounds. He was also covered with ticks, with at least 50 removed so far and finding more every day. Rudy was started on a slow refeeding program consistent with UC Davis' protocol for rehabilitating starved horses. His teeth had also been neglected, and he is scheduled for dental care in a few week, after he's had time to stabilize and gain a bit of weight.

​Though emaciated and starving, Rudy is a kind guy, but his focus is on his next feeding. He seems to enjoy attention, but he is indifferent at times, especially if there's food in his proximity.

So far, Rudy has also been very easy to handle, he is very patient with handling his hooves, and he enjoys grooming and attention. He has a visit with the farrier this week, and if his body condition improves enough over the next several weeks, he'll also have dental work done in about a month. Once his weight normalizes, he'll be evaluated more before he becomes available for adoption.

We were told he was ridden quite a bit and had been used for barrel racing. Beyond that, little is known about his past. We're looking forward a quick recovery for Rudy, so we can find a forever loving home for him, too.